Saljhandi-Sandhikharka-Dhorpatan Road Project Progresses at 45% Amidst Budgetary Challenges
Summary
The Saljhandi–Sandhikharka–Dhorpatan road project has progressed 45% over 18 years, facing delays and increased costs due to budget constraints, with work ongoing on 101 km of the 197 km road.
Key Points
- The Saljhandi–Sandhikharka–Dhorpatan road project has completed 45% of its work over 18 years, with 56% remaining.
- The government allocated 350 million rupees for the upcoming fiscal year, with contractual liabilities around 1 billion rupees.
- Budget limitations have delayed progress, increasing the project's cost from 10 billion to 13 billion rupees.
- Upon completion, the road is expected to boost economic and tourism activities in Lumbini, Palpa, Arghakhanchi, Gulmi, and Baglung.
